[JohnClark]

I think we've gone off on a realism tangent. PS is a sci-fi game, and therefore all concepts of realism are right out the window. So, the devs ought to focus on enjoyment, and I think if you have a rifle that does one shot kills and is not easily counter-detectable (and I mean easy like tribes easy) then you take away from the enjoyment of most players, since snipers will enjoy a huge advantage over anyone not wearing one of the heavier armors.